Patents Assigned to Codman & Shurtleff
  • Patent number: 7722636
    Abstract: A vascular occlusion device deployment system can deploy an occlusion device at a preselected site within the vasculature of a patient. The deployment system includes a pusher which employs an elongated member that releases an embolic device when a breakpoint of the elongated member is fractured by applying torque to the breakpoint such as by rotating the elongated member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert C. Farnan
  • Patent number: 7723515
    Abstract: A methylene blue—curcumin hybrid useful in treating Alzheimer's Disease.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. DiMauro
  • Patent number: 7722637
    Abstract: An embolic coil deployment system for placing a coil at a preselected site within a vessel of the human body. The deployment system includes a heating element at the distal end of a delivery member and a heat responsive coupling for holding the coil during positioning of the coil and the heating element is heated to reduce the strength of the heat responsive coupling for releasing the coil at a desired position within the vessel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Barry, Donald K. Jones, Vladimir Mitelberg
  • Patent number: 7708754
    Abstract: A medical device for placing an embolic device at a predetermined site within a vessel of the body including a delivery catheter and a flexible pusher member slidably disposed within the lumen of the catheter. An embolic device is retained within the delivery catheter by a mechanical interlocking mechanism which includes an engagement member attached to the distal end of the pusher member and extends through a retaining ring at the proximal end of the embolic device. A detachment member extends through an aperture at the distal end of the engagement member thereby locking the embolic device onto the pusher member. A kicker member extends from the distal end of the pusher member and is comprised of a shape memory material adapted to lift the retaining ring off of the engagement member at human body temperature when the detachment member is withdrawn from the aperture of the engagement member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, PC
    Inventors: Keith Balgobin, Vladimir Mitelberg, John H. Thinnes, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7708755
    Abstract: A medical device for placing an embolic device at a predetermined site within a vessel of the body including a delivery catheter and a flexible pusher member slidably disposed within the lumen of the catheter. A fluid pressure source is coupled to the proximal end of the pusher member. An embolic device is retained at the distal end of the pusher member by a mechanical interlocking mechanism. The distal end of the pusher member includes a spiral ribbon section encircled by a tubular member. The tubular member or the distal end of the pusher member directs fluid from the fluid pressure source against the embolic device. The mechanical interlocking mechanism is disengaged from the embolic device and a fluid pressure is applied against the embolic device to ensure the release of the embolic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Champion Davis, III, John H. Thinnes, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7708704
    Abstract: A component for use as or for incorporation within a medical instrument navigable through body vessels of a human subject is provided. The component includes a tubular portion with an interrupted spiral defined by alternating cut and uncut sections. The sum of the arcuate extents of each bridge section and a cut section adjacent to the bridge section in end-to-end fashion is neither a whole number factor of 360 degrees nor a multiple of 90 degrees; this provides uniform rigidity, flexibility, and stretch resistance in all bending planes. The device further includes multiple sections, the pitch of the spiral varying from section to section in order to vary the sections' flexibilities.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, PC
    Inventors: Vladimir Mitelberg, John H. Thinnes, Jr., Keith Balgobin, William W. Sowers
  • Patent number: 7699800
    Abstract: An implantable shunt device having a primary catheter and at least two secondary catheters extending from the primary catheter is provided. The primary catheter includes a connecting end, an open end, and an inner lumen extending therebetween. Each of the secondary catheters extend from the connecting end of the primary catheter and include a fluid passageway formed therein in fluid communication with the inner lumen of the primary catheter. Each secondary catheter also includes at least one fluid entry port in fluid communication with the fluid passageway. In an exemplary embodiment, the fluid entry ports are disposed on an inwardly facing portion of each of the secondary catheters. The shunt device can be used for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including for the removal or introduction of fluid to a treatment site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan J. Dextradeur, Gary Magram
  • Publication number: 20100087527
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound represented by Structural Formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. The variables for Structural Formula (I) are defined herein. Also described is a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compound of Structural Formula (I) and its therapeutic use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. DiMauro
  • Patent number: 7691124
    Abstract: Therapeutic devices, especially vaso-occlusive devices or embolic coils, are delivered by an apparatus that includes a pullwire having a tine or tines that have an offset orientation that engages a therapeutic device. The pullwire passes through an opening of a headpiece. When the pullwire moves in a relative proximal direction, the tine moves toward a straight-line orientation, and the therapeutic device is liberated from the tine and from the pullwire. At this state, the therapeutic device is ready for deployment at a desired intraluminal location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventor: Keith Balgobin
  • Patent number: 7670353
    Abstract: A vascular occlusion device for use with a hydraulic deployment catheter is provided. The vascular occlusion device includes a headpiece that has a deformable interference element which changes from an initial configuration to a deformed configuration upon an increase of hydraulic pressure within the deployment catheter. When the interference element is in the initial configuration, the headpiece is secured to the deployment catheter, and when the interference element is in the deformed configuration, the headpiece can be removed from the deployment catheter for deployment of the occlusion device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Champion Davis, III, Donald K. Jones, Vladimir Mitelberg
  • Patent number: 7655031
    Abstract: An expandable stent and delivery system is provided for treating body vessel defects, such as partially occluded blood vessels and aneurysms. The delivery system includes a core member having a non-cylindrical retraction member with extending portions configured to extend between struts of the stent. The stent includes enlarged anchor members that cooperate with the retraction member to secure the stent to the core member for movement within a delivery catheter and deployment to a body vessel defect. The extending portions provide a greater contact area than would be possible with a cylindrical retraction member, which is especially beneficial when retracting a partially deployed stent into the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventors: Dirk Tenne, Vladimir Mitelberg
  • Publication number: 20100010415
    Abstract: A valve for use in a shunt system to drain fluid from one part of a patient's body to another is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the valve is operable at a threshold pressure that is selectively adjustable up to at least about 400 mm H2O at increments in the range of about 10 mm H2O to 40 mm H2O. The ability of the valve to operate at a high threshold pressure and to be adjusted at relatively small increments renders the valve particularly advantageous for use in younger hydrocephalus patients. In particular, the operating pressure of the valve can be gradually limited in small increments over a period of time to slowly force the patient's own resorption system to circulate cerebrospinal fluid. At high operating pressures of at least about 400 mm H2O shunt independence can be achieved thereby allowing the shunt to be successfully removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: January 14, 2010
    Applicant: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel J. McCusker, Alan J. Dextradeur
  • Publication number: 20090326519
    Abstract: A cranial bolt secured to a skull of a patient includes a threaded portion and a lumen portion. Threaded portion has an inner surface forming a central passageway which extends throughout the threaded portion. The inner surface includes a connector mating with the lumen portion. The threaded portion has an outer surface having a plurality of threads for engaging a hole formed in the patient's skull. The lumen portion includes a stem portion that enters the central passageway and engages the mating connector. A fluid tight seal is formed between the inner surface of the threaded portion and the stem portion. At least two lumens are disposed through the stem portion and the base portion. The lumens have a proximal end opening outside the skull and a distal end opening inside the skull. One embodiment includes sensor lumens diverging from the centerline and another allows lumen portion to rotate independent of threaded portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2009
    Publication date: December 31, 2009
    Applicant: CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen F. Wilson, Michael C. Gorhan
  • Patent number: 7611530
    Abstract: A medical device having at least one expandable stent, and at least three removable slat members carried by the stent. The removable slat members provide a substantially continuous cover for the medical device, and thus impede the flow of blood through the peripheral walls of the medical device. When deployed within a blood vessel, some of the slat members may serve to cover an aneurysm and restrict the blood flow into the aneurysm. In addition, one or more of the slat members may be selectively removed to provide blood flow into a branching blood vessel. In an alternative embodiment, an inner expandable stent is coaxially disposed within the outer expandable stent, and three removable slat members are carried by the inner expandable stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark L. Pomeranz, Esteban Pino
  • Publication number: 20090270759
    Abstract: A pressure sensing apparatus has a pressure sensor component that includes a pressure sensing port, a pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of a fluid in the pressure sensing port, and a digital processor communicating with the pressure sensor for performing calculations involving fluid pressures sensed. The pressure sensing apparatus further includes a first chamber in fluid contact with the pressure sensing port, a second chamber fluidically connectable with a patient's cerebrospinal fluid system, and a membrane located between the first and second chambers so as to transmit fluid pressure from the second chamber to the first chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen F. Wilson, Alan J. Dextradeur
  • Publication number: 20090269413
    Abstract: Flowable graft materials are provided which comprise collagen powder and a liquid in an amount sufficient to impart a flowable consistency to the material. The graft materials are sufficiently formable and pliable so as to provide both superior contact with and easier access to a surgical site than typical, more rigid grafts such as collagen sheets. These flowable materials may also be in a fluidized, paste-like and/or gel-like state and may be moldable and/or ejectable. The flowable collagen materials reduce and/or eliminate post implantation problems associated with other materials, e.g. synthetic dural sealants (hemostasis products), such as product swelling after application and implantation. The flowable graft materials are particularly useful as a dural graft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC.
    Inventor: Robert E. Sommerich
  • Patent number: 7608088
    Abstract: A method and device used for treating an aneurysm of a patient. A framework for supporting one or more embolization elements is introduced into the patient's aneurysm. A stent, connected to the framework is introduced into a vessel leading into and communicating with the aneurysm, with the stent being compressed against the inner wall of the vessel for anchoring the framework. One or more embolization elements are introduced through the framework into the aneurysm, and in this manner the framework maintains the one or more embolization elements within the aneurysm. In the illustrative embodiment, the embolization element comprises an embolic coil, the stent comprises a helical coil, and the framework and helical coil are connected so as to be introduced into the patient simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald K. Jones, Vladimir Mitelberg
  • Patent number: 7604658
    Abstract: A cranial bolt secured to a skull of a patient includes a threaded portion and a lumen portion. Threaded portion has an inner surface forming a central passageway which extends throughout the threaded portion. The inner surface includes a connector mating with the lumen portion. The threaded portion has an outer surface having a plurality of threads for engaging a hole formed in the patient's skull. The lumen portion includes a stem portion that enters the central passageway and engages the mating connector. A fluid tight seal is formed between the inner surface of the threaded portion and the stem portion. At least two lumens are disposed through the stem portion and the base portion. The lumens have a proximal end opening outside the skull and a distal end opening inside the skull. One embodiment includes sensor lumens diverging from the centerline and another allows lumen portion to rotate independent of threaded portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2009
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Ferrer Wilson, Michael C. Gorhan
  • Patent number: 7591833
    Abstract: A vascular occlusion device deployment system for placing an occlusion device at a preselected site within the vasculature of a patient. The deployment system employing light energy transferred through an optical fiber to sever a securing filament attaching the occlusion device to the deployment system, thereby releasing the occlusion device at the preselected location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2009
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald K. Jones, Vladimir Mitelberg
  • Patent number: 7585280
    Abstract: A pressure sensing apparatus has a pressure sensor component that includes a pressure sensing port, a pressure sensor for sensing a pressure of a fluid in the pressure sensing port, and a digital processor communicating with the pressure sensor for performing calculations involving fluid pressures sensed. The pressure sensing apparatus further includes a first chamber in fluid contact with the pressure sensing port, a second chamber fluidically connectable with a patient's cerebrospinal fluid system, and a membrane located between the first and second chambers so as to transmit fluid pressure from the second chamber to the first chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Codman & Shurtleff, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen F. Wilson, Alan J. Dextradeur